PBL 1 The Beginning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Berus Lihi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lihi
vs
Mann

170 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Berus Lihi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christopher Mann!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lihi throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Mann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lihi as he avoids it easily.
Lihi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lihi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lihi misses with a low kick.
Lihi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lihi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lihi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mann. That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lihi!
Mann misses with the combination.
Mann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann has a takedown stuffed.
Mann tries to clinch but Lihi is having none of it.
Berus Lihi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws a series of punches but Lihi moves out of range.
Lihi misses with a double jab.

Mann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lihi's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mann stands and throws Lihi's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Mann is working to tighten his grip on Lihi's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lihi has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mann is really squeezing tight and eventually Lihi passes out! Mann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Christopher Mann!

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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lielais Censonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Fantana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantana has chosen 60% Of The Time It Works Every Time as his entrance music. Lielais Censonis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Censonis
vs
Fantana

213 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lielais Censonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Fantana!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Censonis clinches up against the cage.
Censonis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Fantana manages to pull guard.
Censonis slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Censonis wants to stand and escape but instead Fantana has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantana is looking to work some ground and pound but Censonis has wrist control.
Fantana told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Censonis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantana stops Censonis from standing up.
Fantana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Censonis is keeping the position for now.
Fantana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantana is in close to Censonis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantana pushes down on Censonis's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantana trying to control the action but Censonis is working from the bottom.

Fantana looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Fantana is working for a submission of some sort.
Censonis is not content to let Fantana control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fantana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Censonis defends it well.

Fantana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Censonis is just riding it out for now. Fantana eventually gives up the hold.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fantana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Censonis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fantana.
Censonis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Censonis keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Censonis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fantana is working away from the top position though.
Fantana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Censonis keeps working.

Fantana seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Censonis is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Fantana!
A victorious Eddie Fantana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ifinite Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beast
vs
Chandler

167 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ifinite Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eddie Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Beast wants to clinch
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.

Beast moves into the clinch.
Chandler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Chandler breaks the clinch.
Beast tries to clinch up
and Chandler counters with a two punch combo.
Beast closes the distance but Chandler moves to the side
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Beast closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Chandler working hard to break the clinch.
Beast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chandler smiles and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Beast knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast tries to clinch up
and Beast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beast avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chandler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chandler counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler feints a jab promting Beast to slip. Chandler then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Beast slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A good leg kick by Chandler.
Beast tries to clinch up
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice combination there by Beast.
Chandler throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast tries to clinch there but Chandler circles away.
Beast falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.

Beast gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beast looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Beast decides to pull guard.

Beast throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Beast is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chandler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beast. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Beast is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.

Beast looking for a triangle here. Chandler is fighting it but it looks tight! Beast pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chandler is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ifinite Beast!
In defeat, Eddie Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Yeah it was intimidating that he was undefeated with four wins but hey, I tried my best. I will continue to do my best and hopefully win my next fight.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Olqynik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksey Olqynik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Do
vs
Olqynik

185 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksey Olqynik!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olqynik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Do.

Olqynik is rocked!
Do looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Olqynik is still on wobbly legs! Can Do finish him?
Do definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Do throws a nice looking combination but Olqynik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Do misses.
Olqynik slips a jab and a cross from Do.
Do throws a right and a left that Olqynik avoids nicely.
Do throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Do fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Do throws a head kick but Olqynik moves out of range.
Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olqynik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Do misses with a few strikes there.
Do throws a looping overhand right but Olqynik ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Do misses.
Do swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Do is breathing heavily.
Do looks to land a combination but Olqynik avoids it well.
Do misses with a double jab.
Do rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olqynik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Do looks to throw the jab but Olqynik is out of range.
No joy there for Do, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olqynik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Olqynik throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Do was covering up waiting for the punch and Olqynik finishes the takedown easily into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Do is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Do is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Olqynik is trying to maintain the position but Do is very close to passing his half guard.
Do thows a huge punch but Olqynik dodges it nicely.
Olqynik is trying to maintain the position but Do is very close to passing his half guard.
Olqynik tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Do has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Olqynik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Olqynik keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Olqynik keeps trying to improve his position.
Do avoids the attempt from Olqynik to control.
Do landing shots from mount.
Do postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Olqynik in real trouble here! The ref calls for Olqynik to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Do!
During a confident post fight interview, Sergei Do thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Korniferous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Korniferous
vs
Gaines

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shawn Korniferous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Owen Gaines!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korniferous misses with a looping right.
Korniferous really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gaines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korniferous.
Korniferous thows a body shot but no joy.

Gaines is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korniferous's half guard.

Gaines decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Gaines dives in and grabs Korniferous's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korniferous pushes down on Gaines's head and hops out.
Korniferous digs a good body shot into Gaines's ribs.
Gaines fails to land the takedown.
Korniferous moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korniferous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gaines moves away.

Gaines moves into range and clinches up with Korniferous.
Korniferous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korniferous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Korniferous can't break the clinch.
Gaines keeps control of Korniferous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaines lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Shawn Korniferous has been cut.
Gaines putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Korniferous in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gaines tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korniferous avoids it.
Korniferous wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Gaines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gaines prevents Korniferous from breaking the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaines just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korniferous's brow.
Gaines gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Korniferous with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaines prevents Korniferous from breaking the clinch.
Gaines keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korniferous's efforts to push away.
Korniferous avoids the elbow strike from Gaines, against the cage.
Gaines prevents Korniferous from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korniferous using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gaines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korniferous is defending well.
Shawn Korniferous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Gaines.
Korniferous using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Korniferous misses with a knee to the head.
Gaines prevents Korniferous from breaking the clinch.
Gaines using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korniferous has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korniferous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korniferous on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Korniferous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
Gaines tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korniferous is trying to break free.
Gaines tries to land knees in the clinch but Korniferous avoids the damage to the body.
Korniferous wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaines won't allow it.
Gaines trying to land knees to the body.
Korniferous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korniferous blocks an elbow strike from Gaines.
Korniferous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korniferous misses with a knee to the head.
Gaines tries to land a knee to the head but Korniferous blocks with his arms.
Gaines misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korniferous.
Korniferous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaines utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Korniferous misses with a knee strike.
Korniferous tries to circle away but Gaines has him pinned against the cage.
Korniferous avoiding damage as Gaines throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gaines.
Korniferous using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gaines has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korniferous managing to block the knees to the body from Gaines.

Gaines has Korniferous pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gaines pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Korniferous tumbling to the mat - Gaines dives into Korniferous's guard.

Gaines stands up from Korniferous's guard - Gaines perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korniferous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korniferous takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Gaines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korniferous wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaines won't allow it.
Gaines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaines throws an elbow but misses.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Gaines dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Korniferous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gaines shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korniferous swinging wildly here.
Korniferous lands with a hook. Gaines tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gaines misses the shot to the body.
Gaines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaines tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaines tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korniferous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korniferous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shawn Korniferous is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gaines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Korniferous!

Gaines stands up.
Korniferous throws a nice looking combination but Gaines bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korniferous swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Gaines darts in and clinches Korniferous up against the cage.
Gaines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korniferous blocks it with crossed arms.
Korniferous blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Gaines gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Korniferous throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Korniferous misses with a series of wild punches.
Korniferous throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gaines gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Korniferous is trying to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling him.
Gaines connects with a nasty looking knee right to Korniferous's face.
Owen Gaines seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaines is trying to drag Korniferous to the mat but Korniferous just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korniferous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korniferous with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaines changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Korniferous fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Korniferous misses with a series of wild punches.
Shawn Korniferous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaines slips a jab and a cross from Korniferous.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korniferous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaines tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korniferous looks to land a combination but Gaines avoids it well.

Gaines moves into the clinch.
Gaines tries a knee to the head but Korniferous blocks it.
Gaines throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korniferous blocks it with crossed arms.
Gaines looking to throw knees to the head but Korniferous is blocking nicely.
Gaines is breathing heavily.
Korniferous is trying to break the clinch but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korniferous wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Gaines tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korniferous avoids it.
Korniferous blocks an elbow strike.
Gaines lands a good knee to the midsection. Korniferous won't want to take too many of those.
Gaines takes a knee right on the jaw!
Korniferous misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaines lands a damaging elbow.
Gaines trying to land knees to the body.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch but Gaines keeps him there for the moment.

Gaines gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Gaines stands up and waves to Korniferous to follow him.
A shot to the liver by Korniferous. Beautiful body shot.
Korniferous misses with a double jab.
A combination from Korniferous does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaines throws a head kick but Korniferous moves out of range.
Gaines pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Korniferous throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Gaines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Korniferous's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Korniferous rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gaines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been informed that Gaines has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Gaines moves into the clinch.
Korniferous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaines using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Korniferous has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korniferous lands a knee to the head.
Korniferous is trying to break the clinch but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines lands a nice elbow.
Gaines creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Korniferous wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaines won't allow it.
Gaines scores a nice knee to the body.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch but Gaines keeps him there for the moment.
Korniferous managing to block the knees to the body from Gaines.
Gaines throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
Korniferous wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Korniferous with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korniferous is looking to break free of the clinch but Gaines has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gaines throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gaines just misses with a elbow thrown towards Korniferous's brow.
Gaines tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gaines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korniferous is defending well for now.
Korniferous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korniferous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaines is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Korniferous is defending well.
Korniferous wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaines won't allow it.
Korniferous wants to break free but Gaines has control.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
Gaines misses with an elbow over the top.
Gaines tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korniferous is trying to break the clinch but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Gaines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korniferous is defending well for now.
Gaines misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korniferous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch but Gaines keeps him there for the moment.
Korniferous is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Korniferous tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korniferous avoiding damage as Gaines throws knees to the body.
Gaines has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korniferous is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gaines tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Korniferous tries a knee to the head but Gaines blocks it.
Gaines is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Korniferous is defending well for now.
Korniferous with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaines keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korniferous's efforts to push away.
Gaines lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korniferous wants to get back to striking at distance but Gaines won't allow it.
Gaines with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korniferous takes an elbow to the temple.
Korniferous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gaines with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gaines misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Korniferous.
Gaines with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Korniferous wants to break the clinch but can't.
Korniferous has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Korniferous looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korniferous tries to break free but Gaines pushes him back against the cage.
Korniferous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gaines creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Korniferous misses with a knee strike.
Gaines keeps control of Korniferous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaines missing with knees to the body.
Gaines utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gaines lands an elbow inside that Korniferous shrugs off.
Owen Gaines is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korniferous tries to break the clinch but Gaines is controlling the position.
Korniferous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gaines has him pressed against the cage.
Korniferous prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shawn Korniferous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Gaines.
Korniferous throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gaines prevents Korniferous from breaking the clinch.
Korniferous wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Korniferous takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gaines throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korniferous is trying to break free.
Gaines keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Korniferous's efforts to push away.
Shawn Korniferous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaines keeps control of Korniferous as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shawn Korniferous.
I think Gaines has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Gaines!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Komza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komza's entrance music is Eminem - Lose Yourself. A fine choice. Rafal Komza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Komza
vs
Dog

175 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Komza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Duke Dog!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Komza.
Komza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dog slips a straight right by Komza.
Dog with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Komza to score with a decent uppercut.
Komza misses with an uppercut.
Dog misses with a double jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dog has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Komza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Komza throws a series of punches but Dog moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komza. Dog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Komza looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Komza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Rafal Komza has been cut.
Komza looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog connects with a high kick.
Dog swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dog, right into the meat.
Komza is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog moves forwards but Komza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Komza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dog lands a head kick!
Dog lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Komza backs away from a small jab... but Dog lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Komza crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Dog with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Duke Dog!
The defeated Rafal Komza had this to say: 'No one is unbeatable. I have to train more and I hope that I will win next time. Congratulations to my opponent.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Koretanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregg Korniferous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Koretanov
vs
Korniferous

177 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Koretanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregg Korniferous!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Viktor Lagutenko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Korniferous.
Korniferous throws a sloppy head kick

and Koretanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Koretanov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koretanov working the ground and pound.
Koretanov lands an elbow.

Koretanov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Korniferous.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Korniferous misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Korniferous.
Koretanov looks to land a combination but Korniferous avoids it well.
Korniferous pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Koretanov.
Korniferous takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koretanov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Koretanov is chipping away with strikes.
Korniferous wants to get back to his feet but Koretanov drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koretanov scores with punches from side control.
Koretanov takes a little break here. Korniferous wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Koretanov scoring with punches from side control.
Korniferous tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Koretanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Korniferous takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Korniferous really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Koretanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koretanov scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koretanov advances to full mount.
Koretanov prevents Korniferous from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koretanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Koretanov cracks Korniferous with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Koretanov landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koretanov looking to finish Korniferous with some ground and pound. This is bad for Korniferous!

Korniferous is rocked!
Koretanov working Korniferous over with strikes here.
Korniferous is still in real trouble! Can Koretanov finish him?
Koretanov cracks Korniferous with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Koretanov!

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70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lans Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lans Gregor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Trezeguet's chin.

Gregor
vs
Trezeguet

196 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
34
220 lbs
17 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lans Gregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 31 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Trezeguet!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Gregor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gregor checks a leg kick.
Trezeguet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trezeguet fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gregor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trezeguet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trezeguet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Trezeguet fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregor moves out of range of the body kick from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trezeguet attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trezeguet throws a low kick, looking for Gregor's leg but Gregor calmly moves out of range.
Lans Gregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trezeguet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet throws a low kick, looking for Gregor's leg but Gregor calmly moves out of range.
Gregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Trezeguet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gregor checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Trezeguet misses the target.
Trezeguet throws a low kick, looking for Gregor's leg but Gregor calmly moves out of range.
Trezeguet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gregor is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor blocks a low kick nicely.
Trezeguet throws a leg kick but Gregor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Trezeguet.
Nice cross by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet throws a leg kick but Gregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trezeguet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trezeguet misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trezeguet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Trezeguet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gregor is out of range and Trezeguet settles back down.
Trezeguet looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Trezeguet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Trezeguet has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Trezeguet tries to clinch there but Gregor circles away.
Lans Gregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregor avoids a kick to the body.
Good work by Gregor as he checks the leg kick.
Trezeguet tries to land a leg kick but Gregor saw it coming and moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Gregor tries to break free but Trezeguet pushes him back against the cage.
Gregor can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trezeguet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trezeguet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gregor wants to break free but Trezeguet has control.

Trezeguet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Trezeguet misses.
Gregor checks a low kick from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet throws a chopping leg kick but Gregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Gregor as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trezeguet fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gregor is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trezeguet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gregor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gregor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trezeguet throws a front kick aimed at Gregor's knee but Gregor avoids it well.
Trezeguet throws a push kick but Gregor slaps the foot to one side.
Trezeguet is looking to chop away at Gregor's legs.
Gregor checks a low kick from Trezeguet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet motions for Gregor to come forward. Trezeguet throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trezeguet walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Trezeguet drives through and clinches with Gregor against the cage.
Gregor tries to circle away but Trezeguet has him pinned against the cage.
Trezeguet keeps control of Gregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Gregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Gregor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trezeguet prevents Gregor from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trezeguet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trezeguet connects with a leg kick. Gregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Trezeguet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trezeguet does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregor moves out of range of the leg kick from Trezeguet.
Trezeguet fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gregor checks it well.
Trezeguet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gregor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Trezeguet closes the distance and clinches.
Trezeguet stalling.
Gregor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trezeguet has him pressed against the cage.
Trezeguet has Gregor pressed against the cage, preventing Gregor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gregor is trying to push Trezeguet away but Trezeguet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gregor is trying to break the clinch but Trezeguet is controlling him.
Trezeguet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gregor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trezeguet stalling against the cage.
Trezeguet missing with knees to the body.
Trezeguet holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gregor or not.

Gregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trezeguet wants to clinch.
Gregor checks a leg kick.
Lans Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gregor is able to avoid easily.
Trezeguet misses with a lunging right hand
and Gregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Gregor checks a leg kick nicely.
Trezeguet fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trezeguet wants to land a leg kick but Gregor is out of range.
Trezeguet throws a chopping leg kick but Gregor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trezeguet.
David Trezeguet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Trezeguet moves into range and clinches up with Gregor.
Gregor is trying to force a seperation but Trezeguet has the dominant position.
Trezeguet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregor's efforts to push away.
Gregor tries to circle away but Trezeguet has him pinned against the cage.

Trezeguet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gregor has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Trezeguet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gregor's sensitive parts.

Trezeguet rushes Gregor and presses him up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trezeguet takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Trezeguet struggles to land a body shot inside as Gregor controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregor misses with the head strike.
Trezeguet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trezeguet lands a shot to the body.
Gregor wants to break free but Trezeguet has control.
David Trezeguet is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
David Trezeguet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trezeguet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gregor throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Trezeguet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trezeguet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Trezeguet!

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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leeroy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hicks Carlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hicks Carlin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Carlin

189 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leeroy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hicks Carlin!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones gets caught napping as Carlin dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carlin wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hicks Carlin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Carlin moves into the clinch.

Carlin pulls guard effortlessly.
Carlin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Carlin keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Carlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones forces his way into half guard.
Carlin trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carlin wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is looking to escape.
Carlin missing with punches from the bottom.
Jones is taking a breather. Carlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Carlin is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Carlin wants to get back to full guard but Jones has mounted him!
Carlin is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carlin is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carlin manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carlin is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Carlin wants to control but Jones postures up.
Carlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jones wants to control but Carlin is keeping him busy.
Carlin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Carlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlin wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hicks Carlin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones tries to sprawl but Carlin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Hicks Carlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carlin wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carlin is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Carlin has control of the leg.
Jones won't allow Carlin to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlin is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Carlin is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Carlin to get the leverage.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carlin slips nicely into half guard.
Carlin has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jones works to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Carlin wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carlin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Carlin wants to stand but Jones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Carlin tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Jones has wrist control.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Hicks Carlin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Carlin looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Jones gets tackled into the cage by Carlin. Carlin maintains the clinch.

Carlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carlin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carlin is in Jones's guard.
Carlin trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Carlin advances to half guard.
Jones is trying to control but can't.
Carlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Carlin wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
Carlin is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hicks Carlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Carlin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Carlin has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jones to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Carlin is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jones pulls down on the head and he's put Carlin to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leeroy Jones!